NEW - Road Safety Lawn Signs
Residents are encouraged to post a ‘Please Slow Down’ lawn sign produced by the City to encourage safe driving habits and lower vehicle operating speeds on neighbourhood streets. These signs are available free of cost to residents who are interested.
To obtain a lawn sign:
- Fill out the online request form
OR - Visit the Service Burlington Counter at City Hall, 426 Brant St, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Permitted Sign Placement
While placing the signs, residents must ensure that they do not create any sightline obstruction and do not create a hazard for users of the road. The signs must:
- be set-back a minimum of 0.6 meters (2 feet) from curb or edge of the roadway;
- not obstruct the travelled portion of the roadway, median, traffic island, sidewalk, bicycle path, or multi-use trail;
- be inserted into the ground using the wire frame only;
- be placed where it will not obstruct sight lines for pedestrians, cyclists or drivers; and,
- be placed as supplied and without further illumination or the use of reflective tape.
Lawn signs that are unsafe or require relocation for any reason may be removed or relocated to a more suitable location at any time by the property owner or city staff.
Over time, lawn signs can degrade, dislodge or otherwise fall into a state of disrepair. Please ensure your lawn sign is safely maintained. Please replace your lawn sign if:
- the wire frame becomes damaged, bent, dislodged from the ground, or otherwise unsafe
- the plastic covering is damaged or removed
- the sign has other issues which may raise safety concerns, or may prevent the sign from staying anchored into the ground.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is more than just using cell phones for calls or texting. It can include any activity that distracts the driver from safely operating their vehicle such as:
- reading
- watching videos and using other electronic devices
- eating and/or drinking
- smoking
- pets or animals
- children or passengers
- personal grooming
Distracted driving has become a growing concern with the advancement of technology. It recently beat Drinking and Driving as the number one cause of motor vehicle collisions.
Penalties for distracted driving
Did you know that with the passing of Ontario's Bill 31 - Making Ontario's Roads Safer Act the penalties associated with distracted driving have increased?
- Fines are $300 to $1000
- You will lose three demerit points if you are convicted of a distracted driving offense
- Young and novice drivers convicted of any Graduated Licensing System violation are subject to:
- Minimum 30 day licence suspension for a first offence
- 90 day licence suspension for a second conviction
- Third and subsequent instances can lead to the cancellation of their driver's licence and removal from the Graduated Licensing System